What to Do When the Dragon Bone Plant's Roots Rot? A Detailed Guide to Prevention and Treatment
Today Shuashuai is still talking about the dragon bone plant (Euphorbia tirucalli) with its imposing appearance. Today I will fill you in on some of the causes of root rot in the dragon bone plant and how to prevent and treat it. Have your dragon bone plants ever suffered from root rot with no idea what to do? Then next, Shuashuai will explain the prevention and treatment methods for root rot in the dragon bone plant.
I. Causes of Root Rot
1. The most, most, most common and also the most important factor is root rot caused by too much water in the pot, without a doubt.
2. Many people like to keep the plant indoors in a dark place for growing and viewing, which is wrong. It is best to place it in an environment that receives light and let the plant get plenty of light. Although the dragon bone plant is not afraid of sun, in the hot summer the light is still too harsh, so we need to provide appropriate shading. Only in this way can it grow more vigorously. If these details are neglected, root rot happens very easily.
3. Some gardening friends, in order to make their dragon bone plant grow faster, stronger and more beautiful, fertilize it frequently, and not only with concentrated fertilizer but also in large amounts. This will definitely cause root rot. It is best to fertilize every 15-20 days during its growth period. In winter, when the temperature is too low, the dragon bone plant stops growing and developing, and at this time no more fertilizing should be done. Fertilizing in the depths of winter is the easiest way to cause root rot. In winter the growth rate slows down, and the rate of nutrient uptake naturally slows down too. If the fertilizer is not absorbed, it will definitely affect the root system.
II. Prevention and Treatment Measures
1. If root death is caused by overwatering, then we should pour out the excess water in the pot. If the soil is no longer breathable, it must be replaced with new soil. Finally, place it in a ventilated area to air dry and let the excess water dry out.
2. After completing step one, move the flower pot to a bright environment, and then fertilize according to the specific situation.
3. If the roots of the dragon bone plant have already rotted, immediately cut off the rotten root parts, then use plant ash to disinfect the remaining roots, and insert them into fresh fine sand, not soil. The fine sand should be more than 5cm thick, and then water it. If the plant is too large, it can easily topple over, so we can divide it into several plants to grow.
The above are the causes of and solutions for root rot in the dragon bone plant. Generally speaking, aside from poor soil breathability and poor drainage caused by standing water in the pot or excessive moisture, other causes are relatively few. So all you gardening friends must pay attention to point one. Of course, you should also pay attention to the others. If you want to avoid root rot, the key is still to be careful!